Crock Pot Smothered Chicken

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Your family will go crazy over this recipe for Crockpot Mushroom Chicken.  The gravy is the absolute best. Even better, the crockpot chicken recipes is so easy. If you can toss a few things in the crock pot, you can make this easy meal.

If you have tried our Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops then you will love this easy crockpot chicken recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

This meal is so easy, made with simple ingredients and will save you money because you can use what you have. The mushroom gravy taste amazing with tons of flavors.

There are so many side dish to serve with crock pot smothered chicken that it makes it so easy. It is the best comfort food and all around a great meal.

It is easy enough for busy school nights but so delicious you will want to serve it to company. Condensed soups really make it so easy and it all comes together perfectly in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders. You can also make crockpot smothered chicken legs.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup – Learn Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe or you can use Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup.
• Sliced Mushrooms – Use can or fresh mushrooms. We have even added in carrots.
• Onion Soup Mix – Use store bought or make Homemade Onion Soup Mix
• Chicken Broth – If you are out, see Chicken broth substitutes

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

How to Make Cream of Mushroom Chicken in the Crock Pot

Step 1 – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, thyme and black pepper. A ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder or garlic salt is a great addition.

Step 2 – Lay the chicken at the bottom of the crock pot. Top with the sliced mushrooms.  

Step 3 – Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken.

Step 4 – Then top with the mushrooms.

• Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• Step 6 – Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it into large pieces. 
• Step 7 – Stir together the cornstarch or all purpose flour and cold water in a small bowl. 
• Step 8 – Stir this mixture into the crock pot and mix the chicken back into the sauce in the crock pot. 
• Step 9 – Cover and slow cook on low for 20-30 minutes until the creamy savory gravy thickens. 
• Step 10 – Serve warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Shredding Chicken – You can easily shred the chicken with two forks or Learn How to Shred Chicken with a Stand Mixer.
• Sauce Consistency – We like a thicker creamy mushroom sauce consistency so that is why we add the cornstarch slurry. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can leave this step out.

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is delicious served with many side dishes such Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Microwave Brown Rice. You can learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to reheat and serve. 

It’s also delicious over pasta Any type is great! Try bowtie, penne, egg noodles or whatever you have on hand. We also love Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with this so we can pour the gravy all over the potatoes.

You can learn how to make Slow Cooking Mashed Potatoes that are so creamy and easy. If you want to get some veggies in there, a simple side salad goes great with it and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Roasted Green Beans and Baked Butternut Squash are also really tasty too with it.

This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Storing Tips

• Storing – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat leftovers in the microwave or stove top depending on how much you have leftover.
• Freezing – You can place the cooled leftover creamy mushroom chicken in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat.